Real Surreal
NARS Velvet Shadow Stick
NARS Real Surreal is a very warm-toned, medium-dark plum with a pearl finish. It is a limited edition eyeshadow that retails for $28.00 and contains 0.05 oz.
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Real Surreal is a muted, medium-dark plum with warm, brownish undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation in one pass, but it was creamy enough that it layered to opaque coverage in two to three passes. The consistency was fairly easy to maneuver around the curve of the lid, but it was hard to get soft, diffused edges, even when I used fingertips to blend. It lasted for five and a half hours before creasing on me. Stila Garnet (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Cerise (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I834 Grape (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #3 (PiP, )(95% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Dior Feel #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S832 Ash Plum (DC, $21.00) is brighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Third Eye (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Higher Power (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hello Kitty Celebrate (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Frock Talk (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). NARS China Seas #2 (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Magic Carpet (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Sensuous (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Lancome Colour du Jour (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chantecaille Starfish (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Cherrywood (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Plumifique (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Kat Von D Love Letter (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Hourglass Black Violet (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
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Real Surreal
LELimited Edition. $28.00.
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Shadow Side Velvet Shadow Stick Set
LELimited Edition. $49.00/0.09 oz.
New Velvet Shadow Stick draws, defines, layers and intensifies with range and versatility. Glides across eyes smoothly in a new sleek propel/repel component. High impact with a velvety matte finish Glides smoothly Long-wearing & crease-proof.
